Teaching Assistant (Division of Industrial Design)

Job Description

As a part of the university’s common curriculum, the Division of Industrial Design will offer course modules on Design Thinking. These modules are compulsory for NUS students from the College of Design and Engineering, and the College of Humanities and Sciences, and will be delivered using a synchronous / asynchronous teaching model.

Design thinking is a series of processes that develops an ability to place a problem in context, to observe and listen, to think critically, and to collaborate effectively to produce a solution considering both form and function. Students will be exposed to the theory of design thinking and taught to apply it in both design and non-design related fields.

We are currently looking for dynamic and inspirational Teaching Assistants from all fields from Design and Engineering, to the Sciences and Humanities. Most importantly, we want teammates that are passionate about teaching key concepts like Creativity and Empathy so that students can bring these skills to any job they apply for in the future.

This is a full-time post and offers a fantastic opportunity for professional development. Candidates will receive training in teaching and design facilitation. All course materials will be provided.

You will actively work with the Design Thinking program coordinator, a team of colleague instructors, and faculty content creators. You will be responsible for managing several classes of the same course of approximately 24 to 26 students per class, facilitating fast paced tutorials shaped like Design Thinking workshops, as well as providing about 50 to 60 hours of feedback, consultation and assessment after class hours each semester. As a staff at the Division of Industrial Design, you will also provide support to various activities and service areas, such as NUS Open House or Divisional events.

Candidates are required to have a Bachelor’s degree or higher, with a keen interest in teaching. Candidates with no experience, experienced teachers and design practitioners are welcome.

Remuneration will commensurate with experience and degree. Candidates with suitable qualifications may be considered for an Instructor position.

The Division of Industrial Design is an equal opportunity employer and supports workplace diversity. Qualified applicants with diverse backgrounds are encouraged to apply.

Successful applicants will commence teaching from Semester 1 of the university’s Academic Year (AY) 2026/2027, starting 3 August 2026.

Qualifications

Review of applications will begin immediately and continue until the position is filled. Only shortlisted candidates will be notified.

Applications are to include:

• Detailed Curriculum Vitae
• Design portfolio if available;
• Publication list if available;
• Statement of Interest
• A list of referees (min. 2) with contact details (who will be contacted only with your concurrence)

Website: http://did.nus.edu.sg/

The National University of Singapore is a research-active university that offers an attractive employment package. Appointees will find, within the Department, a stimulating and well-resourced environment to pursue innovative and multi-disciplinary design-oriented scholarly activities.

Location: Kent Ridge Campus